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This talk discusses the use of a particular theorem prover, ACL2, on formal verification projects, particularly in industrial settings. In addition to describing briefly some existing and ongoing applications of ACL2, I'll discuss features relevant to formal verification projects.

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Kaufmann, M. (1998). ACL2 support for verification projects. In: Kirchner, C., Kirchner, H. (eds) Automated Deduction — CADE-15. CADE 1998. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1421. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0054262

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